What is a Beard Transplant?

The concept of a beard transplant might seem like a strange one at first. After all, most guys don’t lose facial hair in the same way they do the hair on their head. However the purpose of a beard transplant isn’t necessarily to replace lost hair but to give the beard a more thick, full and consistent appearance.

Many guys are self-conscious about the appearance of their facial hair, whether it’s because the hair is too light, patchy or too thin. A beard transplant can help you to achieve a full, natural looking beard quite easily.

How is a beard transplant performed?

Beard transplants are performed in a very similar way to hair transplants. The donor hair is first extracted from the back of the patient’s head. The hair can be extracted using either the FUE or FUT method. FUE procedures are often preferable for beard transplants since there’s no scarring in the donor area.

The donor hair is then placed in the areas of the face that need thickening up. This could be around the chin, the upper lip, the cheek area and around the sideburns. Beard transplant surgeons take great care to ensure that the hair is placed so that it grows in the right direction and looks as natural as possible.

The benefits of a beard transplant

Below are some of the biggest benefits of getting a beard transplant –

Increased confidence –
One of the biggest reasons that guys get a beard transplant is to increase their confidence. Having full, thick facial hair can certainly have a big positive impact on your self-esteem, which will help in all areas of life.

Increased attractiveness –
Another reason for getting a beard transplant is to increase your attractiveness. Your facial hair might make you feel very self-conscious as far as dating goes, especially if it’s thin and patchy. A beard transplant can help to resolve this issue.

More style options –
When you have thick facial hair, you also have a lot more options. You can now choose to grow any type of beard you want whereas before you might not have had the confidence to grow certain styles.